…to fall apart again. “We nearly did it a couple of times, and it just did not happen for various reasons. This time round, I thought we had done it, then with some of the personalities and what was going on with them, I had a couple of hesitations about whether it would happen. But when you look at the money these fell…

…from injustice and gave a homogeneous state for a people that had been balkanised into various states and made us a minority in some."The governor used the occasion to reflect on the state's growth over 30 years. He pointed out that Bayelsa had no tertiary institution when it was created but now has more than five, cov…

…Findings by Saturday PUNCH also showed that more than 20 corps members were killed in various attacks between 2015 and 2026. The incidents have left families of missing corps members searching for answers. Experts seek review of NYSC deployment policy A security analyst, Chidi Omeje, said criminal networks could be exp…

…thanked NASFAT Kogi Central, Islamic scholars, and well-wishers who travelled from various locations to support themPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 8 years of experience covering basic and tertiary education in Nigeria and worldwide.A…

…established that neighbouring states had implemented the agreed salary table without variations. Following the verification exercise, he said, a tripartite committee comprising relevant stakeholders was constituted to determine the financial implications and accumulated arrears. The committee, according to him, submitt…

…news of the IG's approval, Joseph Aloba took to his TikTok page to share screenshots of various blogs reporting the update. He accompanied the post with a song carrying themes of gratitude and prayer, including words against witnessing evil again.Fans celebrate with Mohbad's father over new approval from police. >Mohba…

A Nigerian man, Miceldo Mark, has stated that his wife dare not refuse his conjugal rights, saying that he paid her bride price in full so he owns her. Mark also revealed that he once forcibly dragged his wife home from her shop because he was wanted a good time in bed. A Facebook user, Onyeka Chiemelie Michael shared …

…deliverance, all while the film was still playing on screen. The clips filmed at various cinemas nationwide quickly gained traction online, drawing widespread reactions from the Christian community.Videos of people watching Agbara Nla movie at cinemas make waves online. >One of the posts gaining significant attention w…

…Council in 1998 as an Assistant Registrar II. Over the years, he rose through various positions and became a Deputy Registrar in April 2018. His career within WAEC has therefore spanned nearly three decades. He held several positions across WAEC offices Dangut’s WAEC career has taken him through several departments and…

…and had threatened visa restrictions if these countries refused. Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye has “recently agreed… that Burundi will take in migrants turned away by the United States — but only those who are not being prosecuted for crimes or suspected of terrorism”, the head of state’s spokeswoman, Nancy…

…workers. For prospective immigrants, the distribution of available spaces among the various programmes could determine the opportunities available through specific immigration pathways. The 2027–2029 plan will therefore provide an important indication of the federal government’s approach to immigration, temporary migra…

…and increases vetting of those eligible to enter the country. The revocations involved a variety of violations, including visa holders who violated the terms of their visas, committed crimes, called for violence against the U.S or Americans, defrauded Americans, abused the immigration system, and endangered national se…

…owed retirees across the state’s 11 local government areas. He said the period covered varied from one local government to another, depending on the outstanding liabilities and financial position of the councils. The approved payments cover Akko, 2019; Balanga, 2018–2023; Billiri, 2019–2025; Dukku, 2018–2022; Funakaye,…

…programme organised by the Niger State Police Command for Gender Desk Officers from various divisions at the Police Officers’ Mess, Minna. The CP said police officers were often the first point of contact for survivors and victims of SGBV, making it essential for them to have the knowledge and skills required to respon…

…Judiciary during the Legal Year and the elders of the Bar, Chairmen and members of the various branches of the Nigerian Bar Association for their support. On funding, Justice Obot disclosed that while N250 million was released in September 2025 for 2025 capital projects, another N250 million was also released in April…

…strength to get past Bright Osayi-Samuel before slotting the ball past Nwabali. Álvaro Djaló sealed the result with a stoppage-time goal in the fifth minute of added time.According to Daily Post, Ikpeba acknowledged the quality of Baldé's goal but maintained that it exposed a deeper defensive problem rather than a goal…

…apex bank met a myriad of challenges when it assumed duties in 2023 and had to undertake various reforms to effectively tackle them. He stated:”By 2023, Nigeria’s foreign exchange market was deeply fragmented with multiple windows operating alongside a massive parallel market, which made it incredibly difficult for bus…

…North, Ikwuano and Isiala Ngwa North, stating that she has video evidence from the various venues to support her claim. She further alleged that there was no venue provided for Isiala Ngwa South while the venue in Osisioma was changed from Ngwa High School to Ngwa People’s Club where no senatorial primary was conducted…

…“The main thing was, how do we build upon that foundation and even the work of these various task groups? And one of the areas which we believe was a gap or is a gap is we see that there’s a great opportunity for the increased involvement of the private sector,” she said. Mjekula said private-sector involvement could h…

…rate — ₦1,375 Selling rate — ₦1,385 Why the rates differ Exchange rates in Nigeria can vary between the official and parallel markets because the two segments operate under different conditions. The official NFEM rate is determined through transactions in the formal foreign exchange market, while parallel-market quotat…

LAGOS — Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and her husband, Ivara Esege, have asked the Lagos State High Court to dismiss a suit filed by Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital seeking to halt the coroner’s inquest into the death of their 21-month-old son, Nkanu Adichie-Esege. Counsel to Adichie and Esege, Kemi Pin…

…Punch on Google Another finding concerned N547.21m paid for the procurement of various store items in 11 transactions. The auditors said they were not provided with evidence of delivery or Store Receipt Vouchers showing that the items had been received and entered in the institute’s stores ledger. The report identified…

The US State Department on Monday announced it had revoked visas from various judges, prosecutors, lawmakers and businessmen in four South American nations run by right-wing allies of President Donald Trump. “This policy restricts visas for foreign nationals — and their immediate family members — who undermine a democr…

…before their properties were demolished to pave the way for construction. Wombo said the various payments formed part of the Alia administration’s interventions through the Ministry of Works to support the implementation of federal road projects in the state. He also clarified that the Wurukum flyover was a separate pr…

…states, with applications for future training available online, and with skill areas varying by state based on local needs.FG Opens Applications for 12 Startups to Get Up to N482m Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the federal government, through the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) Programme impleme…